My primary research interests are in the area of smaller firm
financing and entrepreneurship. The failure/discontinuance rate
of newer firms is well known. About 50%(805) of new firms are
not in existence after 3 (5) years. Research has consistently
shown that poor financial management is one of the main reasons
for the failure of new firms.

Much of my research has examined the acquisition of capital by
smaller firms. My research has examined the acquisition of start-up
and growth capital by different types of firms (including women
and minority owned firms). Other research has compared the financial
strategies of smaller firms in different countries.